Images at Librifly

Hanging, 18th century, Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Cotton, silk; embroidered, H. 50 in. (127 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Embalmers' Dockets, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), burial 1, on mummy, 1935–36, Linen, ink, L. 16 × W. 8 cm (6 5/16 × 3 1/8

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 25 in. (63.5 cm), Ceramics

Bronze statuette of a horse, Mid-Imperial, ca. 2nd century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 9 1/2in. (17.1 x 7.3 x 24.1cm), Bronzes, The fine delineation of the horse’s musculature, the expressive rendering of its lively

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang mark and period (1821–50), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Storage Jar, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2000–1600 B.C., From Egypt and Sudan, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 2, Grave 3, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Red and black ware, incised decoration, h. 17 cm (6 11/16 in); diam. 19 cm

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Shield bearer, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm), Terracottas, The cylindrical body, flaring at the bottom, is handmade and solid. His right forearm is missing. Military

Dress, 1882–86, American, silk

Covered Urn, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 7 cm (2

Shebiu Necklace of Amenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), Burial of Amenhotep, on coffin lid, 1935–36, faience, linen cord,

Jug, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 8 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (21.6 x 10 cm), Ceramics

Siphon nozzle, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Bronze, l. 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in

Dish with an inscription recording a ritual event, Predynastic, Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3100–2650 B.C., From Egypt, Greywacke, Diam. 39 cm (15 3/8 in

Candlestick, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 45 in. (114.3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Table Spoon, 1780–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, L. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Silver, Joseph Richardson Jr. (1752–1831

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail, first half of the 19th century, Japan, Wood, gold lacquer mottled with black; black lacquer eyes, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke, Norizane (Japanese

Pilgrim's Badge with Sun with human face, 15th century, Made in Amiens, France, French, Lead, Overall: 1 9/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/16in. (3.9 x 4.2 x 0.4cm), Metalwork-Lead

[Thomas Landseer], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Fragment, 18th century, French, Silk, Overall: 19 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (50.2 x 27 cm), Textiles-Woven

Shoe Buckle, 1770–1810, Silver plate on copper, 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 7 cm), Metal

Glass Fragment, 14th century, Made in Chartres, France, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.2 x 3.2 cm), Glass-Stained

Kohl tube and stick, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Hall (C), burial 16, inside oval basket, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911, Wood, ebony, ivory, copper,

Terracotta female head, Late Hellenistic, 2nd–1st century B.C., Greek, Asia Minor, Myrina (?), Terracotta; mold-made, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Terracottas, The head is mold-made and hollow. The back is mold-made. The head and neck are

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. (3.2 x 1.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics

Palatina-style oval frame, late 18th century, Italian, Tuscany, perhaps Florence, Walnut, Overall: 16 x 9, Frames

Jacket, early 1890s, German, wool, silk

Firepot with Kirin (Mythical Chimera) amid Flowers, 染付麒麟文火鉢, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hirado ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, White porcelain with green glass stopper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Snuff Bottles

Flower Vase, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain, faintly green, with a flambé collar, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics, Takemoto (Japanese, 1845–1892

Petticoat, 1860s, American or European, cotton

Evening dress, 1901–5, French, silk, metallic, glass

清中期 玉如意, Ornament (Ruyi), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), L. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm), Jade

Sheet, linen mark, medium spin, irregular weave, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), location not recorded, 1935–36, Linen,

Waist Lame, ca. 1555–60, Landshut, German, Landshut, Steel, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Armor Parts

Eagle Pendant, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas, Gold, Height 3-3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1830, Japan, Porcelain with glaze and designs in relief (Awaji ware), H. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Diam. of rim 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. of foot 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Forked Wooden Staff, before 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Wood, H x W: 24 3/4 x 1 5/8in. (62.9 x 4.2cm), Wood-Implements

Condemned Soldiers from Scenes from the Life of Saint Nicholas, ca. 1200–1210, Made in Picardy, France, French, Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, Overall: 21 5/16 x 16in. (54.2 x 40.7cm), Glass-Stained, This scene is one of two that

Mug, ca. 1740, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 3 9/16 x 5 7/16 in. (9 x 13.8 cm); 8 oz. 13 dwt. (268.9 g), Silver, George Fielding (active ca. 1731–65

Cup and Saucer, 1750–75, Made in Worcestershire, England, British, Porcelain (soft-paste), Cup: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (6.7 x 5.7 cm), Ceramics, Worcester Factory

Corset, 1880s, British, silk, cotton, stays

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 12 ×

Scarabs Inscribed for the God's Wife Neferure, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.5 cm

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. (6.1 x 9.2 cm), Ceramics

Linen mark (Type XXVI), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), 1926–27, Linen, H. 10.8 × W. 25.4 cm (4 1/4 × 10 in.); Outside Dimension: H. 11.4 ×

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Murrhina agate with green jadeite stopper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Footless Cup or Lid, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 in. (4.2 x 7.6 cm), Ceramics

Figure of a Musician, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Unglazed pottery, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Tomb Pottery

Glass Fragment, 12th century, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (7 x 4.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Colossal Seated Statue of Amenhotep III, Reinscribed by Merneptah, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Luxor (el-Uqsur), Luxor Temple, Eastern Portal, Porphyritic diorite, H. 228 cm (89 3/4 in),

Rat with Three Young, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke, The rat is associated with Daikoku, the God of Wealth, and is the first sign of the

Scarab Inscribed King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Sobek Crocodile, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite

Portrait Head Bottle, 5th–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, Overall: 12 3/4 in. (32.39 cm), Ceramics-Containers, The Moche peoples were prolific potters. They produced thousands of ceramic vessels—primarily stirrup-spout bottles—for use

'Rustam Comes from Kabul to Pay Homage to Kai Khusrau', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. (20.5

Figurine of bull, Late Period, ca. 712–343 B.C., From Egypt, Copper Alloy, h. 5.1 cm (2 in

Mantle, 1885–87, probably German

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Transverse Flute in D, ca. 1780–1837, Strasbourg, France, French, wood, ivory, Length: 621 mm (24.4 in.); Length of embouchure: 540 mm (21.25 in.), Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse), Buhner & Keller

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), 1st chamber E. wall; 7th or 8th regist., S. Side, 1922–23, Limestone, varnish,

Fragment of a Hanging, 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, 27 1/2 x 47in. (69.9 x 119.4cm), Textiles

Shabti Shrine, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (KV 46), Davis/Quibell & Weigall excavations, 1905, wood, paint, H. 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); w. 14.5 cm

Coin, 8th–early 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

Amulet, papyrus capital, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 3/16 x 5/16 in. (3.1 x 0.7 cm), Gold and Silver, Symbolic objects used for amulets include a menat-pendant, the djed-sign, a papyrus capital are all common in Egyptian architecture. Also, a

Design for Ark Doors, Temple Emanu-El, New York, 1910, Made in New York, United States, American, Silver gelatin print with brown ink and graphite on wove paper mounted on board in original warm grey window mat, Overall: 22 15/16 x 21 9/16

Ornament in Form of a Ship, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Jade, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Jade

Terracotta scyphus (drinking cup), Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; lead-glazed, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); width with handles 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm), Vases, The sides are decorated with reliefs of a

Botanical dish with spray of lilies, ca. 1755, British, Chelsea, Soft-paste porcelain, Overall (confirmed): 1 1/4 × 11 × 11 in. (3.2 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1745–1784, Red Anchor

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1810, American, Silver, Overall: 11 3/4 x 8 3/16 in. (29.8 x 20.8 cm); 35 oz. 13 dwt. (1108.7 g), Silver

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 5.7 x 6.7 x 0.8 cm (2 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 5/16 in

Ovolo frame, 1640–50, French, Oak. Pine feather keys., 37.3 x 43.5, 25 x 31, 26.5 x 34 cm., Frames

Vessel supported by two rams, Early Dynastic IIIa, ca. 2600–2500 B.C., Mesopotamia, Sumerian, Gypsum alabaster, H. 2 3/4 x W. 4 5/8 x D. 1 3/16 in. (7 x 11.8 x 3 cm), Stone-Vessels

Terracotta fragment of a bowl, Mid-Imperial, Antonine, mid-2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; mold-made, East Gaulish sigillata ware, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Vases, The fragment is said to have been found in Londinium (modern London),

Two Loops for a Rein, dated 1270, near ʻAkko, possibly French, possibly German, Bronze, H. of each 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. of each 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Horse Trappings

Abacus, late 12th century, French, Stone, Overall: 5 1/8 x 26 x 15 in. (13 x 66 x 38.1 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Beads, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Various glass, copper alloy, coral, rock crystal, Storage (petri dish diam.): 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm), Glass-Beads

Carpet, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Cotton (warp), Wool (weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, L. 75 (190.5 cm), Textiles-Rugs

Architectural canopy, ca. 1390, Made in Lower Austria, Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, 26 1/4 × 12 1/8 in. (66.7 × 30.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Necklace, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, ca. 1991–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, Silver, greenish blue faience, L. 28 cm (11 in

Wedding vest, 1850, American, silk, cotton

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Cup-stand, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Cizhou ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Butter Mold, 1793, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Poplar, 7 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (18.7 x 12.1 x 11.4 cm), Furniture

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Deer Bottle, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 11 x 5 1/2 in. (27.94 x 13.97 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Glass Fragments from a Vessel, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Corset, 18th century, American or European, cotton, silk

Spinning Wheel, 1700–1800, Wood; Maple, oak, H. 37 in. (94 cm), Natural Substances

Spindle with whorl, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Wood, l. of spindle 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in

Dessert glass(?), probably late 17th century, Italian (Venice), Opalescent bluish white nonlead glass. Blown, pattern molded, trailed., H. 15.2 cm, Glass

Drawers, 1860s, American, linen

Halberd, late 15th century, Swiss, Steel, wood, L. 72 in. (182.9 cm); L. of head 12 15/16 in. (32.9 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 13.6 oz. (2199.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience

Madeleine de Créquy, Maréchale de Villeroy, 1651, French, Lyon, Bronze (high brass plated in another metal), Diameter: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Claude Varin (active 1630–54

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience

Wrapper, ca. 1857, American, silk

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng dynasty (1723–35), China, Porcelain (Fujian ware), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics